Prime Brokerage Cash & Controls - Vice President

Are you ready to lead and innovate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? The Prime Brokerage department provides packaged services to hedge funds and professional investors, enabling them to finance their investment activities through a bespoke range of products tailored to their needs. Our services include Global Custody, Securities Lending, Financing, and Margin Solutions.

As a Vice President in our Prime Brokerage Cash & Controls team, you will leverage your exceptional technical and leadership skills to drive team success and deliver outstanding client solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a company that supports your professional growth and offers exciting challenges at the forefront of the industry. As a successful applicant you will be required to obtain your FINRA Series 99 certification within 12 months of your start date

Job responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize payment processing and cash wire activities for institutional and retail clients
• Design, implement, and monitor robust payment controls and standards
• Lead investigations and resolution of complex cash and control breaks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global partners and stakeholders to resolve reconciliation issues
• Drive the design and implementation of key controls across the trade lifecycle process
• Lead analysis and initiatives to increase STP (Straight Through Processing)
• Develop, revise, and enforce company and department policies and procedures
• Ensure all work items are completed within agreed timelines, setting high standards for the team
• Prepare, analyze, and present metrics to senior management
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

• Exceptional skills in using automation technologies to optimize systems and processes
• Deep knowledge of market products, operating procedures, and relevant industry regulations
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Strategic problem-solving skills and ownership of complex issues
• Impeccable time management and ability to deliver at a high standard under pressure
• FINRA licensing: SIE + Series 99
• Advanced expertise in data analysis and ability to communicate data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions
• Expertise in creating and delivering presentations to senior management and stakeholders, both in person and virtually

• Significant experience in financial services, especially Corporate Banking
• Strong payments understanding and background
• Proven leadership in Prime Brokerage, Securities Settlements, or Asset Servicing
• Extensive reconciliation experience
• Advanced analytical skills